Joncol primed for Durkan Chase double

WITH conditions in his favour, Joncol will be expected to become the first horse since Native Upmanship to win a second John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.

Joncol primed for Durkan Chase double
Sat, 10 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
John Ryan

The massively-built eight-year-old, winner of both the Durkan and Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown in the 2009-2010 season, is considered to be better than ever by trainer Paul Nolan and primed to earn a third Grade 1 success.

Without a win last season, Joncol made a successful return to action at Thurles early last month, when proving 12 lengths superior to Cooldine, which reopposes tomorrow.

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CourtsRacingPlace: PunchestownPlace: LeopardstownPlace: ThurlesPlace: FairyhousePlace: CheltenhamPlace: GowranPlace: EuropePlace: CorkPlace: LimerickPlace: ClonmelPlace: NavanPerson: JoncolPerson: Paul NolanPerson: CooldinePerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: Tranquil SeaPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: Rubi LightPerson: KempesPerson: Emmet MullinsPerson: Farrells FancyPerson: Terence O’BrienPerson: Charles ByrnesPerson: Davy RussellPerson: KnockfiernaPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: TurbanPerson: Jim Will Fix ItPerson: BishopsfurzeEvent: John Durkan Memorial ChaseEvent: Hennessy Cognac Gold CupEvent: Clonmel Oil ChaseEvent: Albertas RunEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: Hilly Way ChaseEvent: Lombardstown Mares Novice ChaseEvent: HurdleEvent: Stallion Farms Novice ChaseOrganisation: DurkanOrganisation: Blazing Tempo
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